Jim Gallien - Picked up Chris and brought him to the stampede trail. He offered to help Chris in many ways, but Chris refused many of the things he offered. Jim tried telling Chris that what he is doing isn't very smart, and that he isn't prepared. He points out that his boots are not insulated, and that his gun is not powerful enough to fend off bears and other large game.
Wayne Westerberg - Also picked up Chris while hitchiking. Chris Works for Wayne for a while, until Wayne is put in jail for selling black boxes. Wayne praises Chris greatly for his work ethic, and is effected greatly by the time he spent with Chris. After Wayne was put in jail, Chris moved away from Carthage. When Chris meets people, he tells them he is from Carthage because he enjoyed his time spent there so much. Talks about how entertaining it was to listen to the stories Chris told, and how people of Carthage became pretty attached to Chris. Said Alex contained a vulnerability that made Wayne want to take him under his wing.
Jan Burres - Picked up Chris while hitchiking. She is also greatly impacted by the time she spent with Chris. Chris helped them work at a flea market, and they exchange post cards very often. Jan and Chris became very close with each other after they spent time together.
Wayne Westerberg - Also picked up Chris while hitchiking. Chris Works for Wayne for a while, until Wayne is put in jail for selling black boxes. Wayne praises Chris greatly for his work ethic, and is effected greatly by the time he spent with Chris. After Wayne was put in jail, Chris moved away from Carthage. When Chris meets people, he tells them he is from Carthage because he enjoyed his time spent there so much. Talks about how entertaining it was to listen to the stories Chris told, and how people of Carthage became pretty attached to Chris. Said Alex contained a vulnerability that made Wayne want to take him under his wing.
Jan Burres - Picked up Chris while hitchiking. She is also greatly impacted by the time she spent with Chris. Chris helped them work at a flea market, and they exchange post cards very often. Jan and Chris became very close with each other after they spent time together.